This July, celebrate National Pickle Month with the sandwich’s perfect partner—Claussen pickles. There are countless ways to dress up a sandwich, burger or entrée, but only Claussen refrigerated pickles bring their signature crunch to any item they accompany while adding a burst of contrasting flavor. With barbecue season ramping up, summer is the time to enhance your menu with the on-trend flavor of pickled cucumbers. From hearty meat dishes to fresh salads, classic side dishes, condiments and cocktails, the sharp flavor of Claussen pickles instantly livens up any summer-inspired menu.
With that legendary crunch and signature garlic flavor, Claussen is America’s preferred refrigerated pickle brand.1 The vinegary brine of Claussen pickles adds contrast to popular barbecue recipes and cuts the richness of heavy dishes. For example, use pickles to top pulled pork sandwiches, chop them into potato salad or dice them up for a zesty hot dog relish.
While pickles have long had a presence in delis and sandwich shops, they now appear on more than 40 percent of all menus, about 18 percent more menus than they did just four years ago.2 The National Restaurant Association expects house-made pickles to be among the 20 hottest food trends this year.3 The cold, crisp bite of a Claussen kosher pickle is a great substitute if your operation has limited resources to make them back of house. After all, there’s a reason more customers choose Claussen refrigerated pickles than any other brand. Always chilled, never heated or pasteurized cucumbers ensure that perfect crunch, while garlic and spices add a tang to the brine for a difference your customers can see and taste.
The appeal of Claussen doesn’t stop when the pickles are gone. The leftover brine is where the delicious flavor of Claussen pickles originates and can add new life to a variety of creative menu offerings. The acidity of the brine lends itself well to marinades and dressings while the garlic and spices add a pop of flavor to hummus and grilled recipes. The brine can also be reused to create a new batch of pickled vegetables—try artichokes, green beans and sliced carrots.
As America’s preferred refrigerated pickle brand, Claussen delivers a crisp and bold crunch that customers know and love. For more on cold, crisp, delicious Claussen products, click here.